Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Upgraded Aggro

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Erode
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
4.7%inclusion3 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
73%inclusion111 decks153 decks
65%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion93 decks155 decks
54%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion94 decks155 decks
53%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
59%inclusion92 decks155 decks
53%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion108 decks155 decks
52%synergy
Buster Sword
59%inclusion92 decks155 decks
51%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion86 decks155 decks
49%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion89 decks155 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
53%inclusion82 decks155 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion86 decks155 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
76%inclusion118 decks155 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion118 decks155 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion109 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion95 decks155 decks
44%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion88 decks155 decks
43%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion85 decks155 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion84 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion83 decks155 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion80 decks155 decks
42%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
50%inclusion77 decks155 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
43%inclusion67 decks155 decks
34%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
43%inclusion67 decks155 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion65 decks155 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
42%inclusion65 decks155 decks
29%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion62 decks155 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion62 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion39 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion39 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
17%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion31 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion31 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Firemane Commando
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
-7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
48%inclusion74 decks155 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Great Train Heist
34%inclusion53 decks155 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion46 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Helix
30%inclusion46 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion46 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion45 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion43 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion39 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
-15%synergy
Take the Bait
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Thunder Magic
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Dispatch
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Twinferno
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-7%synergy
Haste Magic
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
48%inclusion75 decks155 decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
42%inclusion65 decks155 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion60 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
32%inclusion49 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
17%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion30 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
2%synergy
World at War
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion73 decks155 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion64 decks155 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion60 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion58 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
34%inclusion53 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
34%inclusion52 decks155 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion51 decks155 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion49 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
30%inclusion46 decks155 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion43 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion37 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion31 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion31 decks155 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
19%inclusion30 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Ultima Weapon
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
47%inclusion73 decks155 decks
37%synergy
Aggravated Assault
46%inclusion72 decks155 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.7%inclusion12 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion112 decks155 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion79 decks155 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion75 decks155 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
43%inclusion66 decks155 decks
33%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion49 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
12%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Needle Spires
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion141 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion123 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion73 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion55 decks155 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion153 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion153 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion146 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion119 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion106 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion101 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion85 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion82 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion78 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion76 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
45%inclusion69 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
44%inclusion68 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion62 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion31 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Massif
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
1%synergy